Page 6, Portland Observer, September 2, 1987
FRESHFEST "87"
Former Oregonian Heads
On Saturday, September 5th, 1987, B.E.A.N. and The FreshFest Crew
will present the End of the Summer FRESHFEST "8 7 " at the Starry Night.
This will be an all-age event and will feature a number of Portland s finest
bands rappers, and dancers. Artists for FRESHFEST "87" will be the
Untouchable Krew, Mos' Def, Mike B. and Crew, Exception II the Rule,
Devastating Master X, and D.J. Electro Wiz, with debut appearance by
Romeo (formerly Visions) and more. In addition, there will be an 80 lamp
NABA"
Ronald H. Leverett: former graduate of Boise Elementary School;
Jefferson High School; Portland State College, B A.; University of Oregon,
MBA; former high school student body officer, athletic star in football,
basketball, and track.
Ron Leverett is one of the founding members of the Seattle Chapter of
the National Association of Black Accountants. He served as the Chapter's
first president and held that position for two years. Ron was instrumental
in the formation of the Accounting Career Awareness Program and has the
position as Executive Director since its inception in 1981.
Ron has been active in NABA at the national level for eight years. He
has served on various national committees, including the long-range plan
ning, finance, and President s Advisory Board. He has held such national
positions as the Western Region Vice-President and National Director.
Ron was the recipient of the NABA Seattle Chapter s Most Out
standing Member Award for two years. Member Appreciation Award, the
Western Region Appreciation of Service Award, and at the 1984 National
Convention was a national awardee of the Most Distinguished Service
Award.
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has become a national organization with members—professional accoun
tants and accounting students-dispersed throughout the United States.
There are 45 professional chapters and 66 student chapters
NABA does not exist to duplicate the efforts and achievements of
other professional associations and organizations, but to create a solid base
of dissemination of information to provide understanding, interpretation,
and eventual dissolution of the unique problems faced by the Black pro
fessional in the world of accounting. As set forth in its constitution, the
four primary purposes of NABA are:
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• To assist and encourage members of minority groups in their effort
light show.
Tickets for FRESHFEST "87" are $4.00 in advance and available at
the House of Sound, One Stop Records and Mrs. C's Wigs. For more infor
mation, call Joe (BEAN) Keller, 288-1662.
Back to School
Specials
to enter the accounting profession,
• To stimulate acquaintances and fellowship among members of
minority groups,
• To provide opportunities for members of minority groups to increase
their knowledge of accounting, and to increase their individual capabilities,
• To unite, through membership in the association, persons interested
in enhancing opportunities in accounting for members of the minority
groups.
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To fulfill its purposes, NABA presents programs or services for the
benefit of its members, other minority groups, and disadvantaged busi
nesses. These programs or services requiring the energies and participa
tion of members at both the national and chapter levels include:
• Income tax assistance for low-income taxpayers,
• Consulting services to minority businesses that are unable to afforc
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such services,
• Continuing projects to inform youths from minority groups of oppor
tunities in the profession,
• Technical seminars and lectures for members and others in the ac
counting profession,
• Publication of "Spectrum ", the organization's newsletter, to dis
seminate information of particular interest to members, other minorities in
the accounting profession, and others in the business and academic com
Seated (left) is Ronald H Leverett
Ron has appeared on radio and television shows, and written numer
ous articles including "Barriers to Minorities in the Business School' and
"Minorities in Accounting." He co-authored the NABA career guides.
"Public Accounting" and "Private Accounting," and recently was profiled
in the February 1987 issue of New Accountants magazine's article titled
"M inority Networking "
Ron is a member of various professional and civic organizations such
as the Washington Society of CPA National Association of Accountants,
Association of Black MBA's, American Accounting Association, East Madi-
son YMCA Board of Directors, Lake Washington School District Affirma
tive Action Board, American Bridge Association, Washington National
Business League, UNCF Board, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and Mt. Zion
Baptist Trustee.
NABA started originally in New York City in 1970 when Blacks entering
the accounting profession quickly discovered that they faced many pro
blems not faced by their white counterparts Since it's inception, NABA
Day Care Spaces A va ila b le
In Teen Parent P ro je ct
by Steven Bailey
Thursday night, August 27, 1987, the advisory board of the AMA's
(Albina Ministerial Alliance) teen parent project met to develop their
1987 88 agenda. Sub committees on Fund Raising Grant Development
and Education were created, as well as general development of goals and
needs for the upcoming year. The advisory board is a blend of profes
sionals and "hands-on” -experienced members of the community.
Jackie Holms, "a past teen mother and mother of a teen mother,"
shares a common interest with others in the group: to help prevent future
unneeded pregnancies, to educate kids about the reality of parenting, and
to teach parenting skills.
Cordelia Hopson spoke about having two sisters who were teen
parents and ended up being "kicked out of the house'
Other members of the group supported the concerns of Cordelia and
Jackie with the emphasis on prevention and education as being a number-
munity, and
• Serving as a talent bank or conduit for the flow of job opportunities.
The theme for the upcoming year is "NABA . . . Financial Self Suf
ficiency: A Goal, A Commitment, A Reality." The primary focus of the
Association's efforts for 1987-88 will be fund raising. This can be achieved
by (1) increasing membership by 25%; (2) student programs; (3) increase
the financial solvency of the Association by placing greater emphasis on
national programs that have the greatest income potential, i.e. Life mem
berships, regional student conferences, and President and Century Club
memberships.
Portland, Oregon, is a new professional chapter which became an
official member at the recent National Convention held in Cleveland, Ohio.
Rhonda Massey who works for the Internal Revenue Service, is the Chap
ter President. For information pertaining to the Association, call 221-3240.
Ron is a principle for Reed Peoples & Co. CPA's and a lecturer at Seat
tle Community College.
Ron is the son of Ulysess H. £t Beatrice Leverett and brother to his two
sisters, Rosalind Phoenix and Brenda Ford. He and his wife, Doris, have
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